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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 12 months before the Fujifilm S9400W so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the Fujifilm S9400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm S8300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the Fujifilm S9400W.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9400W is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
good battery power (500 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
26
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9400W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $330